Uses of Somexwell 20

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1. Uses of the drug Somexwell 20

What is Somexwell 20? Somexwell 20 is made in the form of oral tablets with a dosage of 40mg each. The drug can be used to treat stomach diseases for both adults and children from 12 years old.
Somexwell 20 is indicated in the following pathologies:
Adults
Elimination of Helicobacter pylori : Resistance to Helicobacter pylori against gastric ulcers, prevention of Helicobacter pylori causing recurrence of gastric ulcers. Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Heals the scratch in the stomach when the patient has reflux, preventing the risk of recurrence of stomach disease. Used after the patient is on long-term treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Heals stomach ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, prevents the risk of anti-inflammatory drugs causing stomach ulcers Treatment of Zollinger's syndrome Ellison Prevention of bleeding from recurrent peptic ulcers Children
Somexwell 20 is used with antibiotics to help prevent peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. Treatment of manifestations of peptic ulcer disease: damage to the stomach when reflux, prevention of the risk of recurrence of gastric ulcer disease, Prevention and reduction of gastric reflux.

2. Dosage and how to use Somexwell 20

2.1 Dosage of Somexwell 20 Adults
People who need to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori can use a combination of Amoxicillin 1000 mg, Esomeprazol 20 mg, and clarithromycin 500 mg. These drugs will be used with Somexwell 20 for a period of 1 week and taken twice daily. This dose can also be used to prevent peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Patients using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs once daily at a dose of 20mg. Depending on the specific situation, the doctor will consider giving the patient treatment or using the drug for 1-2 months.
Children
Children use Somexwell 20 based on weight and severity of stomach ulcers. Most children are prescribed 20mg of the drug, but it may be necessary to combine it with some antibiotic or other medicine to make it more effective. With a dose of 1 week treatment, children will use 2 times a day.
2.2 How to take Somexwell 20 Somexwell 20 is used orally, the patient should swallow the whole tablet and drink a glass of water instead of chewing or crushing the medicine. If you have trouble swallowing, ask your doctor about a non-carbonate water dissolving method. Other solutions can dissolve the drug, but may dissolve the catalyst that helps the drug to be absorbed by the body. Somexwell 20 is taken orally after it is completely dissolved and 30 minutes at the latest to ensure that no reaction occurs with the environment.

3. Notes before taking Somexwell 20

Patients with liver and kidney damage or the elderly need to be careful when using Somexwell 20. Although studies have not shown the severity after using this drug, you still need to be careful. Depending on the extent of damage or underlying disease will cause the dose to change. Patients with hepatic impairment should not use more than 20 mg.
Dosage is considered to be an overdose when a patient uses up to 280mg a day. With this dose, the organs that absorb and excrete the drug will be overloaded. Therefore, patients with overdose often have digestive disorders with fatigue. Accordingly, during use, it is necessary to pay attention to the dose limit below 80 mg to ensure safety.
When prescribed you need to determine if you are at risk of allergies or sensitivities to the ingredients of the drug. If you are allergic to esomeprazole or benzimidazole group, please inform your doctor to consider the effects after taking Somexwell 20.
Proton pump inhibitors, if taken in high doses for more than 1 year, will reduce your health bone health. You may experience limited activity or loss of balance. Therefore, the elderly and patients with osteoporosis should pay attention to this point.

4. Somexwell 20 . side effects

During the use of Somexwell 20, patients may experience the following side effects:
Headache Digestive disorders Edema Dizziness Drowsiness Insomnia Increased liver enzymes Dry mouth Dizziness Bone and other damage stromal pruritus High fever Anaphylaxis Decreased number of blood cell types Decreased sodium in the blood Loss of taste Bronchospasm Decreased vision Candidiasis of the digestive tract Sensitivity to light Joint pain Increased sweating Confusion emotional disturbances leukopenia Agranulocytosis Hallucinations Interstitial nephritis Muscle weakness Reproductive function disorders especially in the mammary glands Colitis Hypomagnesemia Hypocalcemia Hypokalemia In addition to the above side effects, if the person If you experience any other side effects, discontinue use and immediately notify your doctor for specific advice.

5. Interaction with drugs Somexwell 20

Avoid using nelfinavir and atazanavir in combination with esomeprazole when treated with Somexwell 20. To understand the risk of good or bad interactions with Somexwell 20, you need to provide enough data about the disease and the drug you are taking to your doctor. treating doctor.
Above are some notes when using Somexwell 20 for your reference. Always follow your doctor's instructions to avoid dangerous side effects.
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